The Manchester City conductor opened up the Brighton defence time and time against during the 4-0 victory for the champions on Saturday. The visitors simply could not handle his passing round the corners, while Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero both benefited from an assist each from their captain.

The Brazilian netted the opener at Goodison park with a bouncing strike into the roof of the net after some poor defending from the visitors, and netted the winner, too, glancing a lovely header into the bottom corner.